WEF Highlights

Those unable to attend WEFTEC® 2015, the Water Environment Federation’s (Alexandria, Va.) annual technical exhibition and conference, can find out what happened by reading the WEFTEC Daily online. Read news, see photos, and get the highlights of what took place during the world’s largest annual water quality event, which took place Sept. 26 to Sept. […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) has announced the 2015 WEF Awards recipients. The annual awards program recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the water environment profession, WEF, and WEF Member Associations. Recipients include individuals and organizations that contribute to the sustainability of water resources and make a profound impact […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) recognizes that the water profession is entering a new era with new challenges. In response, WEF has published The Effective Water Professional, a textbook for the next generation of graduate students and young water professionals. While technical skills are vital to career success, addressing the new era’s challenges […]

A total of 96 water sector leaders gathered at Tulane University in New Orleans for the second Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Great Water Cities Summit, July 21–22. Attendees at Great Water Cities Summit 2015: Collaborating for a Resilient Future discussed such topics as collaboration within the water sector, managing water during extreme conditions, workforce […]

The 87th annual Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC®) continues to be the largest event of its kind. WEFTEC draws water quality professionals and leaders from around the world. WEFTEC 2015 will take place Sept. 26–30 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees can participate in 137 technical sessions, 29 workshops, […]

Can’t make it to WEFTEC® 2015? The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) is offering a sample of the conference in a live-feed. Take part in the learning experience from home by watching the Opening General Session from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (CST) on Sept. 28. The session will feature remarks from WEF President Ed […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) launched a new national municipal stormwater and green infrastructure awards program. Developed through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the program’s objective is to recognize high-performing, regulated, municipal separate-storm-sewer systems (MS4s) and inspire them to exceed requirements by them using innovative and cost-effective approaches. […]

Felicia Marcus, chair of the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State Water Resources Control Board, joins a panel for the WEFTEC® 2015 session, “The Impact of Leadership: Culture, Communication, and Community in Great Water Cities.” On Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, attendees can hear Marcus and other water leaders share lessons learned in […]